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Steamboat Springs is a small town located in north-central Colorado in the Yampa Valley. During the winter, the town is popular with skiers. In the summer, it is a popular location for hiking, mountain biking, fishing and golfing.

Name

According to the Rockies Guide, Steamboat Springs earned its name in the 1860s from French fur traders who thought the sound of one of the natural springs in the area was of the chugging of a steamboat. This spring was silenced in the early 1900s when a dynamite explosion used in the construction of a nearby railroad bed caused the spring's foundation to shift.

Settlement

According to the Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce, the first homestead in the area was claimed by James Crawford in 1875, making him Steamboat Springs' first permanent resident.

Typical Weather

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The temperature in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in August tends to be very predictable, so you can generally count on the forecast and travel light.

The temperature in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in August is somewhat unpredictable, so be on the safe side and prepare for a variety of conditions.

The temperature in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in August is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!

Incorporation

The town of Steamboat Springs was officially incorporated in 1900.

Hot Springs

The original draw for tourists to Steamboat Springs was its numerous natural hot springs. Wintertime did not become a popular time to visit the area until the development of the town's first ski area in 1915.

Ski Areas

In 1915, Howelsen Hill ski area opened to the public. This is the oldest continuously operated ski area in the state of Colorado. Steamboat Mountain Resort opened in January 1963.

Original Inhabitants

According to the Rockies Guide, the original inhabitants of the Steamboat Springs area were Native Americans belonging to the Ute and Arapahoe tribes. The Native Americans used the Yampa Valley area as a summer residence, taking advantage of the ample hunting and fishing the area provided.

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Downtown Steamboat Springs at the end of May; the mountain has still large patches of snow; original title: "Downtown Steamboat Springs", original description: "There's still snow on the mountain at the end of May"